Locked away in her father's castle for thirteen years, Princess Charlotte of Valoria has grown up in the shadow of tragedy. Her mother's brutal murder left the kingdom in chaos and her father, King Alexander, obsessed with keeping her safe-at all costs. But as her eighteenth birthday approaches, the walls of her gilded cage grow more suffocating, and Charlotte yearns for freedom and purpose beyond the castle gates. On the eve of her reintroduction to court, whispers of political intrigue and danger swirl. An arranged marriage to Prince Ruben of Falkenridge seems inevitable, a move her father believes will secure the kingdom's future. Yet, Charlotte's growing suspicion of Ruben's true nature casts doubt on the union. Her world shifts when three brothers from the mysterious Hearthstone mercenary camp arrive, bringing with them revelations that could unravel her family's carefully guarded secrets-and ignite a war. Among them is Axel, the youngest brother with a haunted past and a defiant spirit. Against all reason, Charlotte finds herself drawn to him, despite the impossibility of their bond. As alliances crumble and threats loom on the horizon, Charlotte must uncover the truth about her mother's death and navigate the treacherous path of loyalty, love, and duty.
The fate of the kingdom rests in her hands, but can Charlotte find the courage to defy expectations and reclaim her own destiny before it's too late?
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